LIFESKILLS TRAINING FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS 1^ST AUGUST 2020 TO 15^TH NOVEMBER 2020

RASA - Ramana Sunritya Aalaya – Life Skills Training through the ARTISTIC EXPERIENCE

1. Independence Day Celebration

RASA conducted an online  Independence Day celebrations . Though nature has locked us down for being safe , our patriotism to the motherland is always present and united we stand

This was the programme presented by our ‘differently able’ artistes.

We started  with a Prayer - by Deepa, prajith sujani and sripriya - SRIYAM

Next, we moved on to  the Song - shakti - by saranya and navya

This was Followed by a Dance - aduvome by Mukund and guru

Varun presented a speech on freedom

Followed by a song  by Vm Bharat - vande mataram

Prasanth sang a Hindi song on freedom and Jaikanth spoke about freedom and the current situation.

We showcased artwork done by -Archana, Revati, Rashmi, S Bharat,Arun and others.

 The Finale dance was performed by janani 

We ended the programme with a prayer by - Naveen and Deepa and The National anthem by - Jaikanth and Kaushik

1. ‘RASA 30’ Celebration

RASA 30 was a one month long online celebration for showcasing our 30 years of service in the field of Art and Culture and its impact on one and all without disparity . A wide range of programmes were curated . Some of the key programmes were

1. A live interaction with our director about the various aspects of RASA
2. A live story telling session by Mrs Janaki Sabesh
3. A drama discussion by theatre personalities
4. A discussion on the scenario of Carnatic classical music
5. Theatre productions  of differently abled artistes on various themes like stories from Mahabharata and lady saints of India
6. A Madhubani art workshop by Mrs lakshmi Shivshankar

Many stake holders of the organization – Primary or otherwise ,  who are associated with RASA in a strong way  - provided a video byte of  their experience with RASA . The activities of RASA was also delineated in the morning slots .

Deepavali Celebration

This year , Deepavali was also celebrated from the students homes. The students dressed up and performed music , dance , slokas and speeches . In this celebration the staff of RASA also participated by showcasing their singing talent and conveyed their wishes to the RASA family  .

Online classes were held from the beginning of the month in order to prepare for the same . Individualised attention was given to each student and the parents also contributed by wielding the camera and being the costume and makeup designer for their children .

Links:

• Independence Day celebration : RASA
• RASA - Celebrating 30 Years of Service
• Deepavali at RASA - Lighting many lives